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Watermelons are hardy, but how can you effectively root out diseases?
Watermelons are generally pretty tough crops, but once in a while they develop problems that seem insurmountable.
By George Michaels Mbakahya 10 years ago
Watermelons are hardy, but how can you effectively root out diseases?
Decide what to produce then dig deeper and develop a sound business plan
Like any other business, a farm business plan is essential before you start up any farming venture. In today’s world, agriculture is more complex and more variable than it was 100 years ago.
By George Michaels Mbakahya 10 years ago
Decide what to produce then dig deeper and develop a sound business plan
Beware, dreaded El Nino rains will bring floods of plant diseases
To a farmer, rain is generally a welcome blessing. Wet weather and plants are usually a match made in heaven.
By George Michaels Mbakahya 10 years ago
Beware, dreaded El Nino rains will bring floods of plant diseases
Starting your own kitchen veggies garden
Starting a vegetable garden at home is an easy way to save money. Having just a few of your own vegetables can help offset the relatively high cost of buying them from the grocer or supermarket.
By George Michaels Mbakahya 10 years ago
Starting your own kitchen veggies garden
So you want to be a farmer? Here’s a basic manual
You want to become a farmer, but you’ve never grown a crop or raised livestock? Not to worry.
By George Michaels Mbakahya 10 years ago
So you want to be a farmer? Here’s a basic manual
New, safe, effective and modern way of farming
Enhance agriculture lies at the heart of poverty reduction and increased food security in most developing nations.
By George Michaels Mbakahya 10 years ago
New, safe, effective and modern way of farming
'Russia Took Away My Husband' Family buries 'spirit'
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Nation in mourning: Tears flow freely as crash victims laid to rest
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Friend and foe unite to lay to rest fearless defender and beloved father
National
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